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Stage 1 - Desired Outcome Stage

Established Goals:

1. Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, aesthetic) of human experience.
2. Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.

Understandings:

Essential Questions: Essential Questions:

Students will understand that…

- Shakepeare's fairyland is a metaphor for things we can't explain.
-"The course of true love ne'er did run smooth" -- love is difficult, particularly when parents don't approve.
- Literature is a comment on the human condition.






Students will know . . . Iambic pentameter and tetrameter.
Shakespeare uses different writing styles to suit different characters and differentiate them by class.
The concept of "doubling" to explore different sides of reality.
The plot of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Shakespeare's source material for Pyramus and Thisbe (Ovid).
Students will be able to

Plan and perform a scene from A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Analyze language, characters, and plot of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Analyze and evaluate choices made by actors and directors.
Analyze and evaluate choices they make themselves for a performance.


Stage 2 - Assessment Evidence Stage

Performance Tasks:

Other Evidence: Other Evidence:

Daily discussion
Quizzes




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Learning Activities:

What learning experiences and instruction will enable students to achieve the desired results? What learning experiences and instruction will enable students to achieve the desired results? What learning experiences and instruction will enable students to achieve the desired results? What learning experiences and instruction will enable students to achieve the desired results? What learning experiences and instruction will enable students to achieve the desired results? What learning experiences and instruction will enable students to achieve the desired results? What learning experiences and instruction will enable students to achieve the desired results?









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Stage 1 - Desired Outcome








Established Goals:





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1. Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, aesthetic) of human experience.
2. Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.













Understandings:

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Essential Questions:
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Students will understand that…

How do fantasy and imagination influence how we see the world and behave toward each other?
How are we responsible for our action?
How and when are we responsible?
How does one world's decision impact the other?










- Shakepeare's fairyland is a metaphor for things we can't explain.
-"The course of true love ne'er did run smooth" -- love is difficult, particularly when parents don't approve.
- Literature is a comment on the human condition.





















Students will know . . .
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Students will be able to
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Iambic pentameter and tetrameter.
Shakespeare uses different writing styles to suit different characters and differentiate them by class.
The concept of "doubling" to explore different sides of reality.
The plot of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Shakespeare's source material for Pyramus and Thisbe (Ovid).
Paraphrase and comprehend Shakespeare's language.





















Stage 2 - Assessment Evidence








Performance Tasks:

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Other Evidence:
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Essay – Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast










Stage 3 - Learning Plan








Learning Activities:





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What learning experiences and instruction will enable students to achieve the desired results?
















1. Intro to Shakespeare
2. Study Guides
3. Act I
4. Act II
5. Act III
6. Act IV
7. Act V
8. Uni Exam
9. Essay